Frito

noun

noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A corn chip of the Fritos brand.

    "She picked up a Frito and pointed it at him. “Are you ever serious?” “Not if I can help it.” She stared at the Frito then licked it."

Example

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"She picked up a Frito and pointed it at him. “Are you ever serious?” “Not if I can help it.” She stared at the Frito then licked it."

Etymology

From Spanish frito (“fried”).

Related phrases

Frito pie

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